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Master Sayed Qubadi — Short Biography
Master Sayed Qubadi is the founder and head instructor of American Hapkido Karate in Studio City (Laurel Canyon Blvd), CA. He’s a highly experienced martial-arts instructor — commonly described online as an 8th-degree black belt with decades of teaching experience and a long history of demonstrations, instructional videos, and celebrity/private clients.
A Legacy of Martial Arts Excellence
- Founder / Owner –American Hapkido Karate / Fight Factory (Studio City)
- Rank & experience – As an 8th-degree black belt with 40+ years in martial arts instruction across many styles.
- Teaching approach – After years of teaching large group classes, Master Sayed Qubadi made the decision to focus exclusively on one-on-one private training, allowing him to give each student personalized attention, faster results, and a deeper understanding of the art.
- Student base & reputation – Taught tens of thousands of students “35,000+” PLUS “over 30 years” of instruction and training students ranging from law-enforcement and bodyguards to celebrities.
Testimonials
Posted on MIke O.Verified Training with Master Sayed at Fight Factory MMA has completely changed my training game. His coaching has taken my skills, strength, and discipline to a whole new level. I used to have serious issues with mobility, especially when sitting or squatting, but through his training methods and guidance, my body has transformed. My movement, flexibility, and overall performance have improved more than I ever thought possible. Master Sayed's knowledge, patience, and attention to detail make every session valuable and inspiring. He has helped me not just physically, but mentally as well. I'm truly grateful for everything I've learned from him.Posted on Ryan M.Verified Master Sayed is a true master of the craft. He watches every movement and gives small corrections so that your form and technique can be perfected. Master Sayed is a true coach and helped me develop in many ways other than physically including mentally and spiritually. If you are looking to learn to fight and defend yourself for real Master Sayed does not hold back and will give you all of the information and knowledge of martial arts that you crave. Other teachers hold back information and make students wait until they have a certain belt, but not at Fight Factory, at this gym if I want to fight a certain style for the day that is what we train. Under master Sayed I have learned the fundamentals of boxing, Hop Ki Do, and jui jistsu and some king fu. Every class is a good workout and the information, instruction, sparring with Master Sayed is all very exciting and rewarding. Thank you!!Posted on Vanessa V.Verified Best classes you will ever take! Wether you are doing group or private Master Sayed gives you a great workout. He will definitely makes you sweat! I currently bring two boys and they love it. One of them hates like every sport possible but he loves his boxing classes. Master Sayed is great at keeping kids engaged throughout the whole class and keeping it fun! For the adults don't worry if you feel out of shape or if you don't think you will be able to keep up in the class. He will help guide you and get you to where you need to be. He genuinely cares about all his students.Posted on Christian G.Verified Master Sayed has been really whipping me back into shape! After being out of the Marines for 5 years and gaining a lot of weight, Master Sayed has been making me sweat every class. I truly believe he cares about his students' health and well being and wants his students to improve physically and mentally. My kids ages 9 and 7 are also taking his classes and although they only attend twice a month, they have improved in their techniques. I wouldn't go anywhere else!Posted on Cory K.Verified I leave each class feeling great. Master Sayed is the best. He has decades of experience/training in various martial arts. He cares for his students and wants to see them progress and become good at what they do so they have the tools to be safe and teach if one should choose to do so. He always give details so you know what, why and how each move works in real life. I've taken martial arts before and the instructors had us going through the motions where here I'm taught how to do them correctly, step by step.Posted on Rima K.Verified I ve been training with master sayed for awhile now and he is a true master he knows how to explain every technique in a way where it becomes easy fast, and takes his time with every student, never rushes you out, he takes his job very serious because that's something he is compassionate about which makes him one of the top masters around.Posted on Daniel S.Verified It is really fun and a really good work out! I learned a lot of self defence and I feel a lot safer now:)Posted on Uzayr H.Verified Very clean facility with family-friendly staff. These guys have been in the self-defense field for many years and I've had the pleasure of training with Master Sayed for private lessons for a few sessions. I think this is just one of a few gyms that they operate so it seems like these guys have their act together. Highly recommend. 5/5Posted on Jessica S.Verified I am a current student with Master Sayed. I called out of the blue and immediately spoke with him on the phone and the next day I was taking a free class. It is an excellent facility and Master Sayed is truly inspirational. He offers one on one focus while allowing students who have progressed to teach others who are just beginning, which has been helpful for me, in building my confidence. I feel strong, more focused and disciplined in my life thanks to American Hapkido Karate and Master Sayed.Posted on Ginky P.Verified Tried a class all the way from San Diego with Master Sayed Qubadi for self-defense. I loved it, so I have been coming here for the past few months. He is very knowledgeable & helpful. I definitely recommend trying some classes here.
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